Friday 30 December 2011

The Coats Not Done, but I've Been Busy

I trust everyone had a lovely Christmas! Personally, I had a great time, but I'm a bit sick of meat, chocolate, and gravy, and feel a real need to de-tox.

Anyway...

A little while ago I did a post about starting this coat:

Pauline Trigere for McCalls, 1956

Well, it's about halfway done! Here's how it looks so far:


The basic outer shell is complete, but the lining still has to be attached, then the hems need to be stitched and the little capelet made. Maybe another week - or 2 - and you'll all be able to see the finished results!

But I haven't been idle - what with Christmas parties to make dresses for (see my Sid Vicious dress here) and various Secret Santa's to knit gloves for, my sewing machine and knitting needles have been humming and clicking away. I also found time to knit a few woolly bits for myself.

First, I made this hat from a 1940's pattern, using Debbie Bliss cashmerino:



This is the original. I know - it was meant for a young girl, but kids dressed like old ladies back then, so it didn't look so 'young' on me:      



Close up of finished hat
 Then, I made these fingerless gloves to match:


Finally, I had a bit of yarn left over, so I made another hat:


A beret!
And this was the pattern I used (bottom right). (Don't you think these ladies look a bit like a slightly off Pans People?)

I'm off to do some more work on my coat, and I'll see you all in the New Year!

4 comments:

  1. All your makes are so beautiful and look fabulous on you. The coat is going to be stunning. You are so talented! Have a happy new year hun, Scarlett x

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  2. Ooooo your coat is gorgeous amor!
    I rather like the hat and gloves.
    your creative biatch!
    Happy Nuevo Year!

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